Yes, Prime Minister 1986
What is Yes, Prime Minister?
"Yes, Prime Minister" is a television series that revolves around the life of James Hacker, a government minister. Hacker is appointed to a significant position, and he receives support from his Permanent Private Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 1986
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Comedy, War & Politics
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
"Yes, Prime Minister" is a television series that revolves around the life of James Hacker, a government minister. Hacker is appointed to a significant position, and he receives support from his Permanent Private Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby. Appleby is accompanied by his assistant, Bernard Wolley. The series explores the complexities of politics and the challenges faced by those in positions of power, with the possibility of mistakes and complications arising from these circumstances.
Should you watch it?
“Bumbling minister James Hacker is propelled to the pinnacle of politics at Number 10.”
- follows the continuing battles between Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey
- features trusted Permanent Private Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby and PPS Bernard Wolley
- brings political chaos to the corridors of power
- tests the limits of government administration
Watch it if you want to see what happens when a bumbling minister reaches the top job in Downing Street.
This is a comedy and war and politics television series.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Grand Design Jan 9, 1986
- E2 The Ministerial Broadcast Jan 16, 1986
- E3 The Smoke Screen Jan 23, 1986
- E4 The Key Jan 30, 1986
- E5 A Real Partnership Feb 6, 1986
- E6 A Victory for Democracy Feb 13, 1986
- E7 The Bishop’s Gambit Feb 20, 1986
- E8 One of Us Feb 27, 1986
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Man Overboard Dec 3, 1987
- E2 Official Secrets Dec 10, 1987
- E3 A Diplomatic Incident Dec 17, 1987
- E4 A Conflict of Interest Dec 24, 1987
- E5 Power to the People Dec 31, 1987
- E6 The Patron of the Arts Jan 1, 1988
- E7 The National Education Service Jan 8, 1988
- E8 The Tangled Web Jan 28, 1988
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Yes, Prime Minister?
Bumbling minister James Hacker is propelled to the pinnacle of politics at Number 10.
Who supports James Hacker at Number 10?
He is supported by his trusted Permanent Private Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby and his much put upon PPS Bernard Wolley.
Who is Sir Humphrey Appleby?
He is the formidably political Permanent Private Secretary who moves to the top job in Downing Street to support James Hacker.
What is the role of Bernard Wolley?
He is the much put upon PPS who works alongside James Hacker and Sir Humphrey Appleby.
What genre is the series?
It is a comedy and war and politics television series.